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Jackson County Historical Society shares its passion for history by promoting events, programs and other educational programs offered by the many wonderful historical organizations, groups, libraries and institutions in the Kansas City Region.

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Negroes to Hire

Saturday Lecture Series at Arrow Rock, Missouri, Saturday, August 2, 2014—10 a.m. Arrow Rock State Historic Site Auditorium, Arrow Rock, Missouri. Gary Jenkins’ Documentary: “Negroes To Hire: Slave Life and Culture on Antebellum Missouri Farms.” Please be advised that there is a bridge being replaced on Hwy. 41 just south of Lamine, MO which will affect traffic coming to Arrow Rock from the east that would normally take Exit 98 (Pilot Grove/Arrow Rock) from I-70. While the work is underway (from July 7 to October), traffic will be diverted to Exit 89 (Blackwater/Arrow Rock). Please allow an extra 10-15 minutes for your trip.